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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.70, 35,581.98 and 8,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.70, 35,581.98 and 8,135.28 is: 12,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.70 : 35,581.98 = 8,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.70/35,581.98 = 8,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.70x = 35,581.98 × 8,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.70x = 289,469,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,469,370.25/23,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.78

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